skora

This is the 704th most frequent Icelandic word.


skora

"Skora" means "to score" or "to challenge" in English, depending on the context.


In this sentence, 'skoraði' refers to scoring a goal, relating to the sports context of achieving points.

Ég skoraði mark í leiknum.

I scored a goal in the game.


Here, 'skoraði' means to challenge or invite someone to take on a task or competition.

Lúkas skoraði á mig að klára verkefnið í dag.

Lukas challenged me to finish the task today.


In this case, 'skoruðu' is used to describe issuing a challenge or invitation to compete.

Þau skoruðu á okkur í líkamlegri keppni.

They challenged us to a physical competition.